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Eagle syndrome
Inflammation of the styloid process, a spike-like projection sticking off the base of the skull. The tissues in the throat rub on this structure during the act of swallowing causing pain. The diagnosis of Eagle syndrome is made by history…
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- ABO blood group The major human blood group system. A person's ABO type depends upon the presence of absence of two genes…
- Human chromosome count The usual number of chromosomes in humans, 46 chromosomes. Also called the human chromosome complement…
- Riot control agent poisoning Poisoning by an irritant agent that belongs to a class of agents collectively known as riot control agents or…
- Licensed clinical social worker A social worker trained in psychotherapy who helps individuals deal with a variety of mental health and daily…
- Cutaneous papilloma A small tag of skin that may have a stalk (a peduncle). Cutaneous papillomas may appear on the skin almost…
- Anemia Anemia: The condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal…
- Bone marrow Bone marrow: The soft blood-forming tissue that fills the cavities of bones and contains fat and immature and…
- Transplantation, cross-species A new technique in which stem cells are obtained from a patient's blood and used in bone marrow…
- Respiratory system The organs that are involved in breathing. These include the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs
- Splicing, alternative See Alternative splicing
- Bisexual suicide risk High rates of suicide have consistently been reported among homosexuals, particularly among adolescents and…